St James' Church, High Melton, Medieval parish church in High Melton, England
St James' Church features a perpendicular tower with diagonal buttresses, a two-bay nave, and a continuous south aisle constructed from limestone with slate roofs.
Built in 1153 by Avice-de-Tania, the church was initially known as the Church of All Saints until Richard II's reign between 1377 and 1400.
The church displays medieval stained glass windows, including 14th-century figures and 18th-century heraldic glass pieces created by Peckitt of York.
The church maintains regular Sunday morning worship services as part of the joint Benefice with St Peter's Barnburgh in the Diocese of Sheffield.
The interior contains a rood screen with gallery and crucifixion designed by Sir Ninian Comper between 1905 and 1907, along with Fountayne family memorials.
Location: High Melton
Website: http://barnburghandharlington.co.uk/stjames.html
GPS coordinates: 53.51050,-1.23380
Latest update: March 8, 2025 11:36
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